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Ryan Finley

QB

Drafted 104th overall in the 4th round of the 2019 draft, Ryan Finley arrived from N.C. State; Boise State. His most recent season came in 2020 with CIN, capping a 2-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 638 passing yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

6'4", 207#

College

N.C. State; Boise State

Draft

Rd 4, 104th overall (2019)

Seasons

2019–2020

2019 ScoutIndex Rating · QB

Methodology
23.3

4th percentile among QBs · limited sample

3 games · 98 dropbacks

Volume×0.1-0.72
Total EPA×0.24-1.31
Conversion×0.08-1.62
Dropback EPA×0.34-2.12
Accuracy (CPOE)×0.12-2.22
Ball security×0.12+0.13

2019 attribute card

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AthleticismPassingDecisions & Impact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed70▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among QBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst60▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine QBs.

Agility47▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine QBs (faster = higher).

Size31▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the QB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Passing

Arm Strength65▶

Average depth of target on all attempts (air yards ÷ attempts) — a proxy for arm strength; true velocity needs radar-tracked data.

Accuracy3▶

Completion % over expected (CPOE), attempt-weighted across the season.

Ball Security49▶

Interceptions ÷ dropback (fewer is better).

Decisions & Mobility

Sack Avoidance8▶

Sacks ÷ dropback (fewer is better) — pocket movement and quick decisions, as far as box-score data can show it.

Mobility75▶

Rushing EPA plus rushing yardage per game, from scrambles and designed runs.

Impact

Efficiency3▶

(Passing EPA + rushing EPA) ÷ dropback — the Rating's largest component.

Volume39▶

Total dropbacks (attempts + sacks) this season.

Conversion4▶

(Passing first downs + ½ passing TD) ÷ dropback.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2020CIN3441641661
2019CIN23.33474277

Career profile

Ryan Finley has appeared in 7 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with CIN.

As a passer he has thrown for 638 yards and 3 touchdowns with 4 interceptions. He has rushed for 143 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive passing season was 2019 with CIN: 474 yards and 2 touchdowns in 3 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2019 splits

regular season
SplitGPass ydsPass TDINTRush ydsRush TD
Home2
359
180/g
2
1
30
15/g
0
Away1
115
115/g
0
1
47
47/g
0
In division2
359
180/g
2
1
30
15/g
0
Out of division1
115
115/g
0
1
47
47/g
0
In losses3
474
158/g
2
2
77
26/g
0
On grass3
474
158/g
2
2
77
26/g
0
Outdoors3
474
158/g
2
2
77
26/g
0

2019 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 10BAL167 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 22 rush yds, 0 TD23.9
Week 11LV115 pass yds, 0 TD, 1 INT · 47 rush yds, 0 TD25.7
Week 12PIT192 pass yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 8 rush yds, 0 TD39.1

Ryan Finley — common questions

What position does Ryan Finley play?
Ryan Finley is listed as a QB.
Which teams has Ryan Finley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ryan Finley has played for CIN (2019–2020).
Where did Ryan Finley go to college?
Ryan Finley played college football at N.C. State; Boise State.
When was Ryan Finley drafted?
Ryan Finley was selected in round 4, 104th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Ryan Finley scored?
Ryan Finley has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 passing, 1 rushing).
What is Ryan Finley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ryan Finley rated 34.0 for 2020, the 12th percentile among QBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2019